And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
Jacob llamó a ese lugar Peniel, diciendo: 'He visto a Dios cara a cara, y mi vida ha sido preservada.'
Jacob nombró el lugar Peniel porque había visto a Dios cara a cara y sobrevivido.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the biblical narrative, Jacob was returning to his homeland after years of exile, having fled from his brother Esau due to a family conflict involving deception and stolen blessings. That night, Jacob wrestled with a mysterious divine figure until dawn, an encounter that left him physically marked and spiritually transformed, symbolizing his ongoing struggles and reconciliation with God. As a result, he named the place Peniel, meaning "face of God," to commemorate seeing God directly and surviving the experience.
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